Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 26 July 1952 — Page 4

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Whatever they may claim about their party loyalty, their Jove for \ their party and their desire to win in November we hsve seriohs doubts as to their sincerity after hearing some of the discussions in the delegations. \ O — John L. Lewis has beeq out of the public eye too long to him so he has served police that he is terminating the union wage con:' tract with the soft coal industry on September 20th. More trouble for the public. . —~ o-—o—“ The engineers are working on . State highway 27, making their and plans for the four-lane S'; ■- » ■'. ■. r . iroad to be built during the next year or two. It will be one of the greatest improvements to come to this area in many years and a much needed one. I .• o o The names of twelve men, good and true, were > placed before the convention in Chicago but only one could win. vjt gave a lot of -pepple the opportunity to talk to J the nation as they nominated or seconded the - nomination of a friehd. It’s the great American .. . way'. ~ \■ \ \\ —_ o o L_ Going to the fair? Thousands of your friends are and you will enjoy meeting them and you will . enjoy also the many wonderful exhibits, the jnidway, the kiddie showk and a hundred events of un-, usual interest. And you will be helping those who are promoting it to produce a county fair that we will i all be proud of. , .j | .. The illcpubllcans and Democrats will do alright if they can main- ' ? taiii the enthusiasm displayed in : their conventions. Men and 7 women went wild at each of the big shows. The trouble is that many of them will lag after the excite.ment is over and forget the advice of the leaders. Its always dicicult to aroiifSe interjest until 'just before election day and then some limes ’it’s, too late. O- -O— —- . The people of this community extend a hearty welcome to the. Western Condi using tdimpany'. which! will soon occupy the building where for a number of years .the Martjn-Klepper Company and later the Kraft Food Co., held forth. The new company is well known and has more than a score of plants ovi r the country; It should bring inspirations to the people of this community. Tlie 53-day steel strike- is over. Leaders of the. industry and the union met in President Trumanjs office and in an hotfr or Jwo

Garlic Treats This Infection

, By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. 1 < \ GARLIC is considered one ofthe most reliable treatments for pinworms, a very common infection among children. School-age children have the highest rate of pinworm Infection, and -about as * many boys as girls seem to pick up the disorder. - The first symptom a child may have Is severe itching around the rectum. The child may be restless at night, very irritable, and fatigue easily. Poor appetite, the urge to urinate at night, vague abdominal pain, and circles around the eyes may be other symptoms. However, 25 per cent of children with pinworm infecj tion will not have any symptoms at all. < 1 Identification Method Pinworm Infection is usually identified by swabbing around the rectum before the child has a bowel movement and examining the matter on the swab under a microscope. Sometimes, the sticky side of a piece of transparent tape, pressed against this area, wifi help pick up sornd of the pinworm eggs in order to detect the disease. Os course, any sort of pinworm treatment should be carried out . anlv under the direction of a phy-

agreed to end the lon^! battle ' which was paralyzing industry oyer the country and seriously effecting the defense effpHs. We wonder why\ they couldn’t have done it two months ago and avoided the disastrous strike, but they didn’t and the nation is. glad they have finally quit their wrangling and wiH get back to production. ——o 0 —*- 1I The Democrats put oft quite a show, perhaps more like a vaudeville performance Thursday n.|ght which tended only when the delegates and officials were too tired to go on with a ballot. Sotne one 1 finally awokte, to the fact tiht the people, of Virginia. South Carolina and also have a' right - to vote in th£ coming election and started to oil things up. Even such leaders as Jim Farlog Sen\ator Douglas and 'Others ' ~ ' Z ■' ' ' worked for hours on the floor ofthe convention succeeded in changing enough votes top permit the seating of the ——o- —oDouble Parking:— The Chicago Tribune recently said editorially: “A New York whose automobile was legally parked on q \ : I ' • ■ 1 ■-! ■ • lii i I , street in that City came out to use it one evening and found that they could hut drive it away because a \second car was Illegally double 1 parked beside it. They sued the owner of the second car, a physician, tor $25 damages, and appeals judgesihav.e just awarded them the sum of six cents, t , f The ' reduction in damages: may have arisen from thd fact tlpit the doctor phadtd that he had’to attend a patient in a nearby clinic \ and couldn’t find a (legal parking spot. The judges, however, \ held that have no , social emergency parking rights,| and that double parking constitutes ajj, public nuisance for which Those whom it discommodes mqjl re-\ cover damages. This is not only U sensible but a 'UM ful interpretatioft of the la|v. A great many laws depend for tjieir enforcement’less on a 1 often dver- j worked iVonstabUlary than on the rlg-hu of aggrieved persons to recover damages, If double parting is a nuisance jto the.Jowner df a legally parked car, it is an . greater one to the owner of jthle car who seeks to the stjiet for iis iiiiended puiposi ;. a little Jawing, of the summoning of tow ears to get ill<k|il par Hers off tin. street at'; their own : * x- ; ' ■ - j | -A peiise, would help Jo > the nui • alter'.” T ' , ? So. even in towns- hirt'cr Hitin’ Decatur, double- parkin is a pdobion. • \

sician. Many drugs have, been used with success. One of the most reliable edies, however, is’ raw i garlic, or deodorized garlic. Usually, it; is chopped fine, mixed with honey, and given with the evening meal i or at bedtime. The meal in this case should contain nb fats. This | treatment may have to be carried out for a week or longer,. A soothing salve around the rectum is of help in preventing severe itching. Scrupulous Cleanliness p r The child’s clothes and bedclothes should be washed daily. His hands should be cleansed before each meal, and his fingernails cut and clipped each day. He should sleep alone, and have his own bedclothing, bed linen-s, and towels. His room should also be vacuumed thoroughly daily, t Another important point: If j one member of a family is ihIfected, all members should be treated for pinworms. ‘ H QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS T. R. I.: What causes a coated tongue? ■ j U Answer: A coated tongue sometimes results from constipatlohi. In many cases, no cause can be discovered. If one is in good physical condition and feels well; no attention should be paid to the fact that the tongue is coated. \

| 20 Years Ago TODAY o \ o July 26 — Earl B. Adams, J. C. Sutton, Ferd and C. L. Walters are seeking 1 appointment as judge of the 26th judicial circuit. Governor Leslie will decide it after legislature adjourns. p Harry Daily leaves for Los Am geles, Calif., to attend the Olympic games. M. F. Worthman, superinteiulent of the Decatur schools, receives notice that his essay on “The real meaning of stewardship” has been awarded third place in the National Reformed clrftrch essay and poster contest. Fred Mutschler is seriously ill at the home of a daughter,' Mrs. Ben Shroyer. Governor Leslie urges “tax relief” in a special message to the legislature. | Mr.gi. Ralph Unkerfer and •son of Philadelphia arrives for a visit at the C. A. Dugan home. 0 0 | Household Scrapbook I f BY LEE ' Ml Glasses I "A H Glasses should\llot be put into 1 hot water bottom first as the sudden expansion might cause them toVrack. Slip them into the water edgewise, and even thte\ most delicate, type will be safe. ' - Clean Utensils hempve heavy brown stains frohi aluminum am| enameled cotiking utensils by using steel wool and\a good, mild cleansing powder, - i Macaroni After .boiling macaroni, rinse if hell in warm water to remove the excess starch and prevent stickiness. ! Modern Etiquette I I BY ROBERTA LEE j 0 Q. Is it prjoper for the ,nian of the house to read the newspaper at the breakfait table?

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SYNOPSIS ii Returning with his buddy Hal King to his hoirie-town in California, Blaise t Randell fiijds his land confiscated, his did sweetheart. Melanie, wed to another. He'd spent ten years in prison, trained on a murder charge. He means to clear his nafne. Neighbors now peacefully settled as farmers, fear range war as Randell stalks his old enetny and accuser.. Leonis. Melanie still in fove with Blaise, begs him to go away, to begin life anew. elsewhere\ but he remains adamant. He finds a staunch supporter in his old pal. Slim Starling. Gun play begins when Blaise encounters Leonis and his cutthroat gang. Wealthy V7. K. Thatcher, an Easterner, has somehow acquired most of Randellts land and Blaise calls on him to seek an explanation. CHAPTER ELEVEN THEY came out of the canyoh and Blaise suddenly drew rein. Ralkos had said it was a fine house, but the actual sight of it'was a jolting surprise. It stood on a flattop hill, a veritable castle. It was of brick and timber and Blaise had never seen so many windows. They overlooked the ocean, still some distance away beyond the lower hills. A \‘ “That’s it —T hat ch e r’s play ranch, mister. Think you can buck i ihin with dinero like that?” Blaise stiffened. “I intend to., Where’ll be?” “Up at the house,, likely.” “Then ride to the house.” Raikes shook his head. “You don’t do it that way on this spread. You get an appointment to see W. K.—-or an invitation. You ain’t got one.” ' j Blaise laughed. “I’ve got the best —Judge Colt.” _ *1 got forty men working under me,” Raikes said without haste and Squinted toward the corrals. "They won’t like to see a gun on me, mister. Neither will Thatcher.” Blaise lifted his gun from theholstcr. “If anyone starts trouble, you’ll get the first Raikes studied hi m, shrewdly, picked up the reins. "You’re just making it harder.” \ j Blaise signaled him forward. The three riders approached the buildings and halted within a few yards of them when a man stepped from the barn. “What’s wrong?” he asked sharply. “Faro, you need help?” Raikes sucked in his lips. “The gent wants to see W. K., Luke.” “But iyhy hold a gun on you, Faro?” “The gent,” Raikes lifted his thumb toward Blaise, “decided it was a quick way to see the Boss.” “Mister, has Faro done you anything wrong?” J \ “No,” Blaise said coldly, “but your boss has stolen some land of mine—claimed he bought it. I aim .to see him;” Luke’s face hardened. He seemed to slouch, but Blaise grew more alert, eyes centering on the man. He realized that perhaps he had been a bit headstrong to. bring Raikes In 1 like this, but a man had to start, to fight sometime., Luke spoke softly. \ ’ “Mister, we work for Thatcher, fend Las Montanas is our spread. No one calls the boss a thief or brings in his segundp like a roped ridger I reckon you’d Letter start pulling in your horns.”

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A.y Many wives object to this, but there is nothing improper about it, and it is about the only time a businessman has to catch up on the early-ihorning news. - Q. My husband Ijas received his Ph. D.‘ degree. Is it proper for .us to have double visiting cards engraved as “Doctor and Mrs. Philip Cole”? ’ 1 A. No; the. title is not included on your double card. It belongs solely to your husband's professional card. Q. Is it proper for a married woman to send a gift in her name only to a'bride? A. No; she should always include her husband’s name. MEMPHIS, , Tenn. UP — Mrs. Robert \insant -really holds onto her hat. She has about 60 hats, sonic bought as long as 33 years ago ' 1 . ■ 1

“This is between me and Thatcher,” Blaise said. “We can settle ft.” "The Boss is from back East,” Luke replied levelly. ‘’He’s a ringtailed terror but he probably don’t knbw a butt from a muzzle of a Colt. He ain’t no land stealer.” “Who stole land! 1 ” Blaise’s head jerked around. The girl had climbed up bn the corral and she balanced on the top rail. She dropped to the ground and came striding to the group. Blaise looked more closely. The smokyblue eyes snapped angrily now. Her hair had a dull coppery glow in the sun. She no longer wore a tailored, costly suit: but jeans, a plaid shirt and small, high-heeled boots. She came to a halt a few feet away, hands on her slender hips, glaring up at Blaise. “My father never stole anything! And you can— ■* Recognition dawned. “You! Why you’re the man on the stage—!” Blaise reddened, shoved the gun in the holster and jerked off his hat. “I—y es, ?ma’am, it’s me.” He looked around astounded. “You live Here ?” “I’m Rennie Thatcher,” she said. Her voice grew sharp. “What’s this about Dad stealing land? What’s Faro done that you drive him in like a ... a criminal?” "Maybe I swung too wi d p a loop,” Blaise answered./ He added desperately, “Can I see your dad?” j “You jcertainly can!” she snapped. Her glance swept the meh. “It’s all right boys. You’ll follow me, Mr.,. . . ? Mr. ... ?” ma’am, Blaise Kandell.” “You can leave your horses at the corral. I’m sure no one will steal them.” Blaise reddened and Raikes swung off his horse. Rennie strode away up the road to the big house. Blaise, Hal and Raikes followed her. Rennie pushed open the door of the house and strode Inside. A young woman in a black dress and little white cap appeared. “Where’s Father?” “In the library, mademoiselle.” Rennie turned sharply to the left, tapped lightly on a door and pushed it open. The men followed her. \ The room was almost as large as Blaise’s whole ranch house and elegantly furnished. A man arose from a deep chair. j He was portly, but his face was rawboned, strong, the blue eyes imperious. An iron-gray mustache just managed to soften his stern lips. \ , “What’s this?” he demanded. “What is this, Rennie?” ' ‘ | Raikes spoke first. “I run ontb these two on Montanas land, and told ’em to git off.” “He claims,” the girl cut in, “that yoU’ve stolen land.” .1.1 “Stolen!” Thatcher’s voice lifted and then he grew choleric. “Stolen! Why you young whippersnapper, I never stole a square inch of land from anyone in my life. By Gad, sir, I should have you thrown out of the house!” \ J.

Goal Is Exceeded By Church Os God The Decatur Church of God, with the Rev. Dwight R. McCurdy as pastor, was one of 551 congregations Tn America to exceed the goal of sl2 per member for the wyorld service hind of the church. The per member giving of the church here was $12.09. The goal of sl2 per member Set by the national Church organization was designated to raise one million dollars for world service for the year ending June 30. This fund is used principally for home and foreign missions, Christian education, the church's colleges, and ministers’ pensions and aid. The Church of God has 2,000 aggregations throughout America. ■ ■ !

“It’s still my land, sir,” Blaise said stubbornly. “I bought it more’n ten years ago.” Thatcher glared at him and then sensed that Blaise spoke simple truth. He looked at Raikes, Rennie, then sharply back at his foreman. “Where’d you find him ?” \ ! “Ten miles this side of the Encino boundary.” "That, sir, is my land,” Thatcher snapped. * . i “It’s mine. 1 bought it fair and square, and I never sold it.” / Thatcher grunted angrily. “Wait a minute, young man. I have something to show you.” He strode out of the room. Rennie walked to one of the windows and Blaise covertly watched her. If anything, she was far prettier than she had been on the stagecoach. She must have been thinking of that day, too, for she turned suddenly. “Did they ever catch the bandits?” “I don’t know. I’ve been too busy since to find out.” “That was a very brave thing you did—both of you/’ she stated simply. Blaise made an embarrassed gesture of denial. “But it was. I shan’t forget it. . . .” Just then Thatcher came back into the room. Blaise read the dislike and determination in, the lean's eyes? 4 “Your name, sir?” he demanded. “BlaiSe Randell.” “I thought so. You’ve got nerve to come into my house and claim I stole land from you. It’s like your kind!” “Now wait,” Blaise cut in, angered, “I don’t—” “You wait, sir! You were found guilty of murder and sent to San Quentin. You did own that stretch of land, but it went tax delinquent. It was sold two years ago. I bought it last year. “Tax delinquent !” Blaise gasped. Thatcher glared at him. “Exactly. I suppose you had some- crooked scheme of frightening me into buying it from you a second time. It won’t work, sir. I advise you to forget it.” Blaise pulled himself together. “You’ve not got the whole story, sir. I’ve been released and—•* “Verdict reversed?” Thatcher demanded. “Pardoned.” Thatcher’s mustache quivered. “Then California has a very poor governor. I still ask you to get out, sir.” V. Renrtle stood just beyond Thatcher, her eyes wide with shock. She looked questioningly at Blaise, lifted her hand and let it drop. Blaise asked, “You have a deed to that property?” “DUly recorded.” “Then I apologize for thinking you stole my land,” Blaise said in a strained voice. Thatcher grunted in surprise. “Accepted, sir, but please leave Las Montanas. We do not welcome murderers.” Blaise jammed his hat on his head. “You will apologize for that some day." . “I doubt it. Good day, sir.” (To Be

MSHCMCC Completes Basic Pvt. Sandra I. Kitson arrived homd to visit her family Thursday morning from Parrts Island, S. C., where she has been stationed with the women’s marine corps. She has completed her baste training and upon completion of' her furlough will go to El Toro, Calif., for further assignment. Her address Is Pvt. Sandra I. Kitson, W. 703621, Women’s Marine Brks., 327, Hqts. Sqdn., U. S. M. C. A. K, El Toro Marine Base, Banta Ana, Calif. She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Zelt of this city. Letter From Korea From the thick of Rattle on hill 202 overlooking the main line of resistance in Korea combs a letter from Pfc. Ronald C. Smith, former supervisor of newsboys of the Dally Democrat. Ronald he is on fiason duty attached to a Belgian infantry unit ... “a swell bunch of guys,” he calls them. He included in his letter samples of the safje conduct passes the U. N. forces are spraying over enemy territory. Besides the Korean and Chinese writing, there Is a note in English to be noted by U- N. “Soldiers of the U. N. forcesL This certificate guarantees good 'treatment to any enemy soldier desiring to cease fighting. this man (the enemy.) to your nearest officer and treat him like an honorable prisoner of war.” Pvt. Smith's address is ; U. ? S. 55154230, Headquarters battery, \loth F. A. battalion, 3rd infantry division, A. P. O. 468, San! Francisco, Calif. \\ 1 ■' , , 1. ' 'll ■; ■ 1- i ■ : ' r \ ( I Receive Address | , Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lister of Mercer avenue, have received the following address of their son, Merlin; Pvt. Merlin E. Lister, U.SI. 55232590, Prov. Uo. 1682, APO 613, c/o PM, San Francisco, Calif. SEEKING TO (Continued From Page One) from the -Springfield city prison. The escape was made June 17 when a fake “marshal'* fooled a jailer.; * ... !1\ i ■ \ Just Like Hotseat Chicago (UP) — The big air conditioning unit which WiH cool the .International Amphitheatre during the big political conventions is powered by ’2,300 volts — exactly the same voltage an electric, chair uses. \

SYNOPSIS Returning with his buddy Hal King to his home-town in California. Blaise Randell finds his land confiscated, his old sweetheart. Melanie, wed to another. He’d spent ten years in prison, framed on a murder charge. He means to clear his name. Neighbors naw peacefully settled as fanners, fear range war. as Randell stalks bis old enemy and accuser, Melanie still in love with Blaise, begs him to go away, to begin life anew, elsewhere, but he remains adamant. He finds a staunch supporter in his old,pal. Slim Starling. Gun play begins when Blaise encounters Leonis and his cutthroat gang. Wealthy W. K. Thatcher, an Easterner has somehow acquired most of Randeil’s land and Blaise calls on him to seek an explanation. Here he discovers a lovely girl who had recently traveled via stage coach with him. She is Miss Rennie Thatcher and she is shocked when her father. W. K.. calls Blaise a murderer, and orders him to leave the house. - • . CHAPTER TWELVE BLAISE turned on his heel and strode out of the room, Hal following close behind him. Blaise reached the corral, his stride long and angry. He stepped into the saddle, reined the horse around and sank the spurs. The animal shot down the road in a cloud of dust. Hal raced after him. Down a canyon Hal found Blaise silently sitting in the saddle, staring morosely at the ground. Hal pulled in beside him. “Let’s get back to the ranch . .. what’s left of it.” “The buzzards sure collected,” Hal said shortly and Blaise' nodded. Back at the ranch house Hal asked “How much land did Thatcher get?” ' . “It’s the land I bought from the old Encino Rancho, maybe a little \over half of my graze land. It’s got us whipped if all that’s gone.” \ “Thatcher stealing and Leonis ready to fight,” Hal shook his head. "Where do you turn?” “I don’t know,” Blaise answered, and sat down, leaning his elbows on a table. “But Thatcher didn’t steal that land. He bought It fair from someone. Delinquent taxes! What chance did I have to pay them? We just can’t lose everything , . . there’s away out, there has to be!”, “I sure wish I could see it,” Hal shook hiS\ head. He asked hopefully, “Without that Encino stretch, we’d have enough to get along?” “This land is mostly straight up and down,” Blaise said. “The best rncadows and pastures are on the old Encino grant. Together, they’d make a good spread. Separate, they’re hunger outfits.” “Taxes,” Hal shook his head in disgust. Suddenly he looked up. “Say, if that section was delinquent, what about this one ? Maybe Leonis does own it!” Blaise stared at him, jaw dropping. “Lord, I never thought of that.” j “Trouble,” Hal said bitterly, “is like a stampede. It rolls over you and more keeps a’coming.” Blaise cast over the possibilities and found them dark/It could easily be that he no longer owned a foot of this land and he was a tres-

To Perforin At Fair ■ ■ r I WMb ft Mr . Pictured above are Walcott’s dogs and ponies,, who will appear as one of the free ai ts at the D«-< atur free fair next week at Han-na-Nuttman park, 1 his act will perform twice daily, Wednesday through Saturday.

Dni* lloll ****** Kirkland Kut Ups The sixth regular meeting or tbe Kirkland Kut Ups was held recently at the Adains Central high school. Thd pledges were led bk Carolyn Yake and Kathle«-n Alder. The roll call “My Favorite Sport,” was answered by IS inemb(rs- present. The hilnutes of the lajst meeting were read by Elaine Fteels. A demonstration on salaqs was given by Barbara Sommers’, Carol Egley gave a demonstration on centet pieces. Refreshments were; served to 18 members, three leaders and oue guest by Carol Heller, Arlene Zimmerman, Delora Mishler and Carolyn Yake. , The next meeting will be held at Ithe home of Elajfte And Arlene Freels, July 21. Union Pals The Union Palis recently held their seventh regulair meeting at the Immanuel Lutheran school: The meeting was opened with group singing., Ann Lehrman led the pledges to thej flags. Roll call was answered by naming their favorite cookies. ; A special feature was given by Barbara atjd Marlente Bleeke. \ A demonstration on “Mow: to Make ft Seat for a Dressing Table,” . wds given by Lorraine. Haugk and Ruth Bulniahn. During the business meeting it was decided to entertain

passer on his own rancho. The thought was bitter. Melanie gone, : land gone, an outcast ... he won- ; dered why he,had ever come back. 1 Suddenly he lifted his head, listening. Hal still glumly watched the flame in the lamp chimney. Blaise caught the dull thud of a hods from the corral A horse came Slowly up the Slope from below . . . slowly and quietly. Blaise stood up and blew out the lamp. “What—” Hal started. “Visitors,” Blaise Said sharply. “Scorpion riders!” Hal breathed. Blaise crossed the room to the door, partially opened it “Blaise! Blaise a voice Called. Blaise didn’t 1 recognize it. He stepped to 'one side so that only his head projected beyond the doorframe. : “Is that you, Blaise?” the voice persisted. The shadow moved again, closer. “Who is it?*’ Blaisq called. i "Me ... Walt Case. I been lost in these blamed hills since sundown." Blaise reached the boy just as Walt swung but of the saddle. "What are you doing here ?” “Weill. . . J reckon I just slipped away and come over here.” Blaise stared at him. Light came on in the house as Hal relit the laimp, and Blaise could see Walt more clearly. He took the horse's reins. \ . / ! , “Well, you’re here. Had supper yet?” “No.” Walt strode along beside him to the corral and .took off the saddle while Blaise removed the bridle. . When Walt had eaten his supper, he tried to explain. “I'm eighteen and fullgrown, Blaise. It ain’t like I couldn’t carry my own share. I can ride and I’m strong, though maybe I dbn’t know much about ranching.” He looked up, eagerly. “But you and Hal could teach me, , and I can handle a gun. Why, We’d do\all right an . \ j i He caught the strange expression on Blaise’s face and the words died on his lips. He looked at Hal, who sat slouched back, one brow ; cocked high, watching Blaise. “Does Raul know you’re here?” i Walt’s /eyes clouded angrily. “Dad listens too much to Mark : DaVis. He won’t do nothing. He didn’t want me to come here. If you was my friend, I’d sure ride out ,to do what I could.’’ This boy had dared trouble at home to offer his services on a ranch that could hardly be said to exist. The irony of the thing struck Blaise and a bubbling laugh'came to his lips, a bitter sound that made Walt look up. Hal grinned crookedly, reading Blaise’s thoughts. ~ L 'V “It don’t make sense, does it?” “None at all,” Blaise agreed. Walt jer k e d erect, shoving the chair back, face flushed. “You mean me, You mean I ain’t man—”

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the Union Workers Club with a 12. Refreshments were served by Carolyn Wiegman, Patsy Krueckeberg, Bargarq Bleeke and Marlene Bleeke. . 1 1 Marriage Licenses Adrian L. Baker and June Kelly, both of Decatur. John H. Pavkovitch, 21, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Norma Jean Rush, 19, New Pa. - The L & O Shop will be Closed All Day Monday, Julv 28th. I 175t2 J ■ ■ IM A gk] i j 211 I PHONE 3-3030 I j .158 S. 2nd St. Moore’s House Paint | U Beautiful A w Colors And White E/S-W

“We odn’t mean you,” Blaise cut' in. “W alt, I appreciate having foiund a friend who’ll stand by me. There ain’t many of them in these parts.” Walt grinned and took Blaise's hand. I _ “Thanks. I heard what you done —before. I’m right proud to ride with you now.” Blaise sat down. “Point is, Walt, we just found maybe there ain’t no range ito ride, at least that belongs to "me. Besides, I don’t want - Paul mad at me; because of you.” ' “I can’t stay here?” “Not right at first,” Blaise said, carefully picking his words. He explained about the loss of the En- • cino section and what might have happened to the rest. “Me and Hal will ride to Los Angeles tomorrow, to see where we stand, or if we can’t yet redeem the section we lost. You ride home. If we get things straightened up and need jtou, we’ll send Word.” Blaise looked directly at Walt. “The next time you won’t slip off. You’ll talk it over with Paul like a man. That’s the only way, son.” By dawn the three men saddled up, Walt With no enthusiasm for the job. They rode down the canyon and threaded the hills to the Valley flobr. Walt came in close beside Blaise. . “Look, why can’t I stay until you get back from Los Angeles? Maybe something’ll happen and you’ll need someone to look after the place.” i “That’s exactly why you’re not staying,” Blaise said in a friendly tone. "Leonis may be on the warpath and I don’t know how things will turn out with Thatcher.” Presently they heard the rattle of chains and the rumble of heavy wheels as big freight wagon came toiling up toward the pass. Slim Starling handled the reins. Blaise pulled to one side of the road and waited. j Slim reined in on the level stretch and the horses blew loudly. He kicked on the brake and then threw a leg over the edge of the seat. He jerked his thumb over his shoulder toward the high canvas above the wagon bed. “Flour for Simi and hardware for Fillmore., As soon as I deliver it, I’ll be heading your way in a couple or three days.” \ "Better wait awhile, Slim. We found things badly tangled over there.” “Leonis claiming the rancho?” Slim asked. “You could gamble on that. It’ll take more’n you two to keep that old land grabber in' his place.” Blaise admitted that Leonis had taken possession, but he told how they had cleared the rancho only to learn of Thatcher’s apparently legal claim to a large portion of it. Slim listened, surprised and troubled. At last he picked up the reins. i ' (To Be